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The purpose of school is to use it as a stepping stone for your life in many ways. Its is to help you gain knowledge in the different facets of your life's journey. From finding a place to sit at lunch to learning the over all basic chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere. It is all to push you in the correct direction and to help give you insight to who you want to be when you get older, as well as what you would like to do.

@AMartinez

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The purpose of school is to educate students so that they in turn can become productive members of society. Decisions no matter at what level, whether this is as a school or as a country, should be made as a community to make sure we all advance together.
@Casey Titus

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The purpose of school is for students to gain knowledge of subjects that will give them basic fundamentals, to help them challenge themselves as well as inspire them to be successful out in the world. Professional teachers, and administrators as well as the community should dictate what should be taught. Curriculum is a set of standard topics and learning outcomes that should be achieved at the conclusion of the subject. It should outline clear and precise ideas and methods to gauge learning through tests and observations. No I think every one should be exposed to the same curriculum with modifications for IEP's and special needs students. My role should be to teach the curriculum in a clear and accurate way that produces successful students at its conclusion. I think it's pretty accurate. The message of the school district seems to be that they strive for excellence throughout all grade levels and that every student is to be successful. @KipDomine

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The purpose of school is to ignite the spark for students and help them to see how they can apply this learning and new understandings to interact with the world around them in order to bring about change.   What students are required to learn should be determined by the students’ needs and abilities and should have relevant and authentic connection to their community or bridge the connection between past, present and future so that this learning is applicable and transferable. Curriculum should be guided by standards that support the emergence and mastery of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and help students learn new ways to communicate their learning and discovery.
@RachelTuranski

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The purpose of school is to educate our students to their best capacities so that they may succeed. Just as every school is different, so is every child and therefore, curriculum should vary as well. Curriculum development should factor in the student’s needs, abilities and disabilities. Teachers should work with parents and students to create a fair and accommodating curriculum that reaches state standards. Collaboration is key.

@ChristineCaycho

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Education gives students the tools to become solution seekers, critical thinkers, thoughtful collaborators, self-directors, global citizens, problem solvers, and active learners. Curriculum should foster these traits and provide every student with opportunities to mature in them through developmentally appropriate content.
@RCRousseau

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Create an environment that inspires, provokes thought, and allows students to develop individual skills. Embrace mistakes, and failure because we can learn so much from them. Help them create their own tools they will need for a happy and successful life.

@TonyVendetti

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The purpose of school is to provide an environment that is invigorating to all senses and encourages students to learn, think, debate and engage with others in a respectful manner.
@KStanley

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The purpose of k-12 education is to provide each and every student with the maximum opportunity for a happy, productive and meaningful life.
@IanPrevost

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All must be given the opportunity to learn.  Education should be decided by those who study it. Curriculum must be developed with all learners in mind and lead to bright futures.

@MeghanDykan

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Our education system forms firm foundations, sparks the desire to learn, and drives the minds of our future.  It expands beyond the classroom, reflects and builds upon the vital skills of society.
@KassieSimpson

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The purpose of school is to educate children socially, emotionally and academically. At school, students learn necessary skills to help them be successful in life.
@BrittneyPatterson

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The purpose of school is to provide a safe environment for adolescence to learn information and grow as an individual in everyday life. A student-centered curriculum is best. I like flexibility in a curriculum to allow for IEPs, gifted, and twice exceptional students.
@JessieReed

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A holistic curriculum is a set of educational programs: studies, experiences, and services. Developing a student-centered curriculum is best achieved through collaboration with educators, parents and stakeholders. @OClarke

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The purpose of education is to enhance the minds through a strong developed curriculum to ready students for life tasks and choices, while always progressing forward.

@Tim Capuzzi

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Provide students with meaningful, purposeful learning experiences using community to support students, equipping them with problem solving, creativity, communication skills to navigate the world.
@Dorothy Lemanski

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The purpose of school is to help develop students gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in life. The definition of successful is different for each student but the knowledge and skills will support them. In the early years of a student’s education teachers should be the ones who decide what they learn. Students need a strong foundation in reading and math but in the middle school, high school, and college years students have more of a say in their education. My definition of curriculum is materials and knowledge students learn. There shouldn’t be a difference in curriculum for students. The curriculum can be modified or accommodation can be made to help support student needs. The curriculum/material should be the same though. My role involving curriculum is an implementing it in the classroom. I have also been asked to pilot curriculum for our district and provide feedback.   

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The purpose of school is to help develop students gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in life. The definition of successful is different for each student but the knowledge and skills will support them. In the early years of a student’s education teachers should be the ones who decide what they learn. Students need a strong foundation in reading and math but in the middle school, high school, and college years students have more of a say in their education. My definition of curriculum is materials and knowledge students learn. There shouldn’t be a difference in curriculum for students. The curriculum can be modified or accommodation can be made to help support student needs. The curriculum/material should be the same though. My role involving curriculum is an implementing it in the classroom. I have also been asked to pilot curriculum for our district and provide feedback.   

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@Ray Schmoltze

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Antiquated educational model, ineffective for so many students. Challenge students to create. Failure is an acceptable road to discovery. Be curious, be fearless, be bold!
~Joylynn Shore

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Creating best student outcomes requires careful, humble, cooperative curriculum development by all involved, with sensitivity to status of the child as a child.
@SisaVanelli

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Consider the following questions:

What do you believe about the purpose of school?

Who should decide what students need to learn?

How do you define curriculum? How do you think it should be developed?

Should there be different curriculum for different students?

What is your role regarding curriculum at either the local or the district level?

How does your program align with your philosophy of curriculum?